TRADITIONAL It's SUPER ELLIOT!

[BDC]

 

[BDC]

More improvement after re-routing the cable under the BB.

A few more small detail bits to go. It's now riding well.

 

[Wayne]

Cheers - I moved the axle further forward in the dropouts and dropped 4 links - and reset the adjuster to middle.

It's around +2 now - if I go any tighter it fouls the derailer body on the up stroke. The front is 4 teeth smaller than original too.

Shifting is better - I also think the issue with getting third sometimes is the lack of cable stops. It's a big jump and needs some pullin'.

Shakedown to follow.

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Good that @Chad T mentioned about shorter chain. Years ago when I got a Cyclo derailleur, I did research. Don't remember who, maybe Sheldon Brown wrote about keeping the chain as short as possible. Just enough to get over top of low gear. The Cyclo was designed to hang off the hub axle, keeping it much closer to the cog set.

Need to keep the center coil spring well lubed. That should make the cable pull easier. I really like you are using that antique derailleur on your build!

 

[SwissGuy]

How did I miss this one until now?!?
Beautiful trike got going here!
(And beautiful pictures as always!)

 

[Chad T]

Good that @Chad T mentioned about shorter chain. Years ago when I got a Cyclo derailleur, I did research. Don't remember who, maybe Sheldon Brown wrote about keeping the chain as short as possible. Just enough to get over top of low gear. The Cyclo was designed to hang off the hub axle, keeping it much closer to the cog set.

Need to keep the center coil spring well lubed. That should make the cable pull easier. I really like you are using that antique derailleur on your build!

Never heard of the Cyclo derailleur before. Pretty cool. Was really scratching my head when I zoomed in on those pics. Does look like they’re meant to be mounted farther forward.

 

[BDC]

. Does look like they’re meant to be mounted farther forward.

I think it's because ... trike. Agree - actually why I had the chain a bit looser before - but it shifts better tighter. I've done a few searches to find images of one like mine without luck.
All I had to go off is what it was like when I got it. But there was no tension at all and one of the pulleys didn't engage - but it was seized with corrosion.

 

[Chad T]

I think it's because ... trike. Agree - actually why I had the chain a bit looser before - but it shifts better tighter. I've done a few searches to find images of one like mine without luck.
All I had to go off is what it was like when I got it. But there was no tension at all and one of the pulleys didn't engage - but it was seized with corrosion.

I think if you could swing that arm forward you’d have it in a good spot.

On another note. I mentioned the original chain guard but was thinking of a different thread.

 

[kingfish254]

Found this cool Super Elliott ad

 

[BDC]

Just looking at some feature images for the finished thread.

 

[BDC]

 

[Pondo]

That derailleur is way cool, love it!

I'm also a no on the chain guard, looks pretty clean without it.

And, man, I have got to learn some photography. Great stuff!